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Unravelling the Neuroscience behind Separation-Related Problems in Dogs and Cats

Separation-related problems in dogs and cats are often more complex than “they miss us”. This article looks at the neuroscience behind separation distress, including stress physiology, the limbic system, early-life experience, individual differences and why treatment needs to be tailored…

Unleashing Canine Potential: Harnessing Motivation in Dog Training

Training a dog can be a rewarding experience, deepening the bond between owner and pet while instilling good behaviour. However,…

Strengthening your dog’s focus and attention on walks

Walking your dog can be a rewarding experience, but it can also present challenges when it comes to maintaining your…

The Pitfalls of Flooding as a Dog Behavioural Modification Technique

Flooding is a controversial dog behavioural modification technique that involves exposing a dog to an overwhelming amount of a feared…

Why dogs roll in poop and how to stop it

Dogs engage in what can appear to us humans as curious behaviours, and one of them is rolling in animal…

Things to consider when photographing your child and dog

There is nothing nicer than seeing the bond between a young child and the family dog develop - and capturing…

Why do dogs eat grass?

Dogs have long been known to have a penchant for eating grass. This behaviour is common among many dog breeds,…

BBC’s The One Show – featuring Brian Conley and Hanne Grice

Talking buttons for dogs Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Trainer, Hanne Grice recently featured in a segment with actor and comedian…

What pets need – the 5 welfare needs

Pets rely on us to look after them, so it is a big responsibility to care for animals.  It is…
The Map of the Dog - an article about body handling

Helping your dog cope with body handling

For some dogs, any grooming or medical handling can create fearful responses which may end up with the dog barking,…